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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

Y3 RFJMOT history

Y3 RFJ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

Y3 RFJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,874 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RFJ was last recorded at 141,874 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,866 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,874 miles
  • 2025 – 137,099 miles
  • 2024 – 130,010 miles
  • 2023 – 121,080 miles
  • 2022 – 118,113 miles
  • 2021 – 109,462 miles
  • 2020 – 101,872 miles
  • 2019 – 95,418 miles
  • 2018 – 83,830 miles
  • 2016 – 76,561 miles
  • 2015 – 67,616 miles
  • 2014 – 45,440 miles
  • 2013 – 27,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,874 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,874 miles
    Test number
    134625302602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,866 miles (+4,767)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,866 miles
    Test number
    385758037992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed At inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine malfunction indicator lamp not illuminating at switch on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Ring Cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Loaded Lower Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,099 miles (+7,089)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,099 miles
    Test number
    658571593483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    481849368218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,010 miles (+8,930)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    934246751667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    697695762032
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,080 miles (+2,967)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    376810042115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    267178683710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail118,113 miles (+8,651)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    474803190783
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass109,462 miles (+7,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,462 miles
    Test number
    856644849679
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass101,872 miles (+6,454)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    241079548970
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,418 miles (+11,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    917697250756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass83,830 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    444067771606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,561 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    665549132087
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Fail76,470 miles (+8,854)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    256438894250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend attention (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Pass67,616 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    233809470237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,827 miles (+20,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    590610295298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  18. Pass45,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    529428094061
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail45,421 miles (+18,030)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    166218194062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass27,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,391 miles
    Test number
    328211183065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 RFJ

Does Y3 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RFJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RFJ?
The MOT on Y3 RFJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RFJ done?
Y3 RFJ was recorded at 141,874 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,840 miles a year.
Has Y3 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 RFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 RFJ find?
Y3 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring loaded lower control arm; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring loaded lower control arm; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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